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How long for a sprained ankle to heal
I am a 19-year old athlete. Last week I sprained my ankle due to an unfortunate fall. I am not able to practice for my upcoming competition due to this. Can you tell me how long it takes for a sprained ankle to heal completely? Also, what are most effective ways to cure a sprained ankle? I will highly appreciate any kind of help that you can provide!
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